Online training · self-paced · force-free

Penny's training, on your schedule.

Maybe you're not close enough for in-home visits. Maybe your week is already full. Either way, your dog's pulling, barking, or puppy chaos doesn't wait for a free afternoon. Penny DiLoreto, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Certified Animal Behaviorist, wrote every course herself, using the same science-based, force-free methods she teaches in person. You learn at your own pace, with your dog right beside you.

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Penny recording an online training course at her desk with a Shih Tzu on her lap

How it works

Three steps to a better-behaved dog.

1
Pick a course
Find the one that fits your dog below, or read the full details on the course pages first.
2
Check out online
New to Hot Diggity Dog Resort? You'll create an account first, then you can buy the course right away.
3
Start learning
We process every order within 24 hours and send the course straight to your inbox. Then it's just you, your dog, and a few minutes of practice whenever it fits your day.

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What the courses cover

From first puppy days to service dog work.

Each course breaks things into clear, step-by-step lessons you can use the same day. Here's what's on offer.

Puppies

Puppy start

Good Puppy Manners, Potty Training Made Simple, Crate Training for a Calm, Confident Dog, and Introducing Old Dog to New Puppy. What you need to get through those first few months with your sanity (and your rugs) intact.

Behavior

Reactivity and confidence

Behavior Adjustment Training for dogs who lunge, bark, or freeze around triggers, and Calm Around Strangers for dogs who worry about new people.

Manners

Everyday manners

Canine Good Manners covers polite greetings, loose-leash walking, sit, down, stay, and recall, and gets your dog ready for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test.

Safety

Snake season

Protect Your Dog This Snake Season, a force-free snake avoidance course, plus the Snake Avoidance for Dogs eBook for families with yards, open spaces, or rural surroundings.

Advanced

Service dog training

A structured program for future service dogs and their handlers, from basic obedience to task training. It builds the foundation; it doesn't certify a service dog.

Hands-on help

Support when you need it

Behavior Adjustment Training comes with videos, downloadable training material, and online and phone support. If you'd like a one-on-one virtual session with Penny, just ask. We can set one up on request.

Prices and full course outlines are on the course pages. You can also buy courses in the shop.

Our training philosophy

Progress matters more than perfection.

Once you understand how your dog thinks, communicates, and learns, the whole relationship gets easier. Every course is built on three ideas.

Science

Science-based learning

Force-free, evidence-based techniques that hold up over the long run.

Empowerment

You become the teacher

Practical tools that help you become a confident teacher, and your dog's best advocate.

Compassion

Respect for every dog

Every dog, every family, and every training journey is different. Mistakes are part of the process, yours and your dog's.

Live near Escondido?

Want Penny in your living room?

If you live in North San Diego County, Penny can come to your home and work with you and your dog in person. Private sessions are built around what's actually going on in your house, and the AKC Canine Good Citizen and S.T.A.R. Puppy courses are taught the same way.

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Penny working with a dog and its owner during an in-home training session in a living room

Training should be fun, for both ends of the leash.

Questions

Frequently asked questions.

What types of training do you offer online?

Our online courses cover everything from new puppies to snake avoidance, and even service dog training. For private, in-home training, email Penny at penny@hotdiggitydogresort.com or send a training inquiry.

How do I buy a course?

Pick your course on the course pages. If you're new to Hot Diggity Dog Resort, you'll create an account, then you can buy it online. Every order is processed within 24 hours and the course is delivered straight to your inbox.

Are the courses self-paced?

Yes. Work through the lessons on your own schedule, as fast or as slowly as your dog needs.

What if I need something more hands-on?

If you live in North San Diego County, Penny can work with you and your dog in your home. Send a training inquiry or email penny@hotdiggitydogresort.com. Farther away? A one-on-one virtual session can be set up on request.

Are there free resources too?

Yes. Penny's free eBooks come straight to your inbox, and her podcast is free to watch. They're a good way to get to know how she thinks before you pick a course.

Start today

Better behavior starts at home.

Picture next month's walk: a loose leash, a relaxed dog, and you actually enjoying it. Pick a course and start this week, or tell us about your dog and we'll help you find the right fit. Not ready yet? Sign up for our newsletter, and new clients get 10% off their first service.

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